After Lee Jung Jae THIS ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Cast Reportedly Helped BIGBANG’s TOP Join the Series
As Lee Jung Jae made headlines regarding his involvement with BIGBANG T.O.P's casting in "Squid Game" season 2, another top star is rumored to use his connection to get the K-Pop star on board.
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In a report cited by a local media outlet, after Lee Jung Jae's agency, clarified the rumors regarding the duo's connection, his season 1 co-star Lee Byung Hun was reportedly behind the singer-actor's casting.
Suspicions rose that the award-winning star, who influenced BIGBANG's T.O.P. casting was not Lee Jung Jae but the "Our Blues" star.
It turned out that the person in charge of the K-Pop star's activities is the former head of Lee Byung Hun's agency, BH Entertainment, Kang Jung Woo, and the current head of White Entertainment.
Various industry insiders said that Lee Byung Hun still has a strong connection with BIGBANG's T.O.P.
On the other hand, BH Entertainment has responded to claims regarding the casting.
"We have no official comment" on Lee Byung Hun's alleged involvement in Top's 'Squid Game 2' casting," a representative told Newsen.
To recall, Lee Jung Jae's agency, Artist Company, denied that the actor was heavily involved with the K-Pop star's casting in "Squid Game" season 2.
The label also clarified that there's no truth behind it and that the "casting of a project is the authority of the director and the production company," not Lee Jung Jae, who is a lead star.
In addition, Artist Company also revealed that Lee Jung Jae and BIGBANG's T.O.P. have not seen each other for years, except during the script reading for the upcoming sequel.
Meet 'Squid Game' Season 2 Cast
Amid the controversy surrounding the cast lineup, Netflix continues to tease the public with updates regarding "Squid Game" season 2.
On the platform's social media, Netflix initially introduced the first batch of actors joining the series.
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Lee Byung Hun, Lee Jung Jae, Wi Ha Joon, and Gong Yoo are confirmed to reprise their roles.
In addition, Im Siwan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Sung Hoon, and Yang Dong Geun are the newcomers appearing in the sequel.
Days later, Netflix dropped an additional eight cast members, which include Park Gyu Young, Lee Jin Wook, Noh Jae Won, Jo Yu Ri, Won Jin An, David Lee, Kang Ae Shim, and Choi Seung Hyun, also known as BIGBANG's T.O.P.
On the other hand, production will reportedly start in July, while the target release date will be sometime in 2024.
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Written by Geca Wills
